Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images(GREEN BAY, Wis.) -- The Detroit Lions couldn't hold down Aaron Rodgers.Rodgers was carted to the locker room in the second quarter after tweaking his previously injured left calf, but returned in the second half to throw and run for a touchdown and lead the Green Bay Packers to a 30-20 win over the Lions Sunday, clinching the NFC North title.The win also clinches the Packers (12-4) a first-round bye and the number-two seed in the NFC.After missing the first series of the third quarter, Rodgers returned to lead the Packers on a 75-yard scoring drive that ended with him throwing a 13-yard touchdown pass to Randall Cobb.Despite the loss, the Lions (11-5) are still playoff bound and will take on the Cowboys in Dallas next week.Matthew Stafford completed only 20 of his 41 passes but threw for three touchdowns in the loss.It's the Packers' fourth-straight NFC North championship.

Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images(TAMPA BAY) -- The Green Bay Packers took care of business Sunday with a 20-3 win over the Buccaneers.

Aaron Rodgers continued his magnificent season, picking apart the Bucs secondary, completing 31 of 40 passes for 318 yards and a touchdown.

Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson proved to be the reliable targets that Rodgers has trusted all seasons. Cobb caught 11 passes for 131 yards and Nelson 9 passes for 113 yards and the one Packers aerial touchdown.

Eddie Lacy provided balance for the Packers offense, rushing for 99 yards and one touchdown on 17 carries.

The Packers' defense clamped down on Tampa Bay, as they held Bucs running back Doug Martin to 17 yards on the ground and kept Josh McCown in check. McCown threw for just 147 yards and tossed an interception.

The Packers host the Detroit Lions next week, with the winner earning the NFC North title.

Tom Lynn /Getty Images(GREEN BAY, Wis.) -- Aaron Rodgers continued to give the Green Bay Packer fans another reason to relax.Rodgers completed 12 of 17 passes for 156 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Packers past the Minnesota Vikings 42-10 Thursday night.After a four-and-out on their first drive of the game, the Packers scored on consecutive offensive possessions on two Rodgers' touchdown passes, the second being a 66-yard bomb to Jordy Nelson.This game was good for anybody wearing green: Packers running back Eddie Lacy rushed for over 100 yards for the first time this season and two touchdowns in the win.The Green Bay defense did its part, turning the Vikings over three times, one of them being a 49-yard pick-six to linebacker Julius Peppers.After the Packers lost two out of their first three games of the season, the Green Bay fans were getting restless. That prompted Rodgers to tell the Packer fans to "relax" during his weekly radio show on ESPN Milwaukee. Since then, the Packers have blown out both the Chicago Bears and now the Vikings.Christian Ponder, who started in place of the injured Teddy Bridgewater, completed 22 of 44 passes for 144 yards and two interceptions, while rushing for one touchdown.

Justin Edmonds/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player on Saturday, receiving 49 of 50 votes. It is the fifth MVP award for Manning, the most ever by any NFL player.
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Elsa/Getty Images(GREEN BAY, Wisc.) -- Don't tell the Packers they're out of the playoff hunt. After trailing in the first half, Green Bay rallied to defeat the Atlanta Falcons 22-21 on Sunday.
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Leon Halip/Getty Images(DETROIT) -- The Detroit Lions showed the Green Bay Packers and the rest of America just how well they can play after their 40-10 win over their NFC North rival.
The Lions turned the ball over four times, but you'd never know by ...

NFL via Getty Images(BALTIMORE) -- Even though he had to do it short-handed, quarterback Aaron Rodgers helped lead the Green Bay Packers to a 19-17 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.
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Doug Pensinger/Getty Images(GREEN BAY, Wisc.) -- During their bye week, the Green Bay Packers offense got even better as rookie running back Eddie Lacy was clear to return to action after recovering from a concussion.
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National Football League(GREEN BAY, Wis.) -- After becoming the first Packer to rush for over 100 yards since 2010, James Starks was named the Green Bay Packers starting running back for the team's game in Cincinnati Sunday.
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Joel Auerbach/Getty Images(TUSCALOOSA, AL) -- Fresh off their second consecutive national championship, a trio of Alabama juniors announced that they are skipping their senior seasons and entering this year's NFL draft.
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Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)(MIAMI) -- The Crimson Tide made it two straight national championships - and made it look easy.
Alabama crushed Notre Dame 42-14 to win the Discover BCS National Championship at SunLife Stadium on Monday night.
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Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images(ATLANTA) -- Alabama (12-1) will have a date with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the BCS title game come January. The Crimson Tide held off Georgia (11-2), 32-28 on Saturday to win the SEC title and advance to back-to-b...